Connect to Mac/ Windows Computer
*To maximize performance,
connect your drive
to a USB 3.0 port.
**USB power plug is only needed
for backwards compatibility to a
USB 2.0 port.
File System Format
SiForce Lockbox Slim is pre-initialized and formatted in NTFS.
NTFS: The native file system for Windows. Volumes created in NTFS are able to
read/ write with computers running Windows.
First Time Setup
Default Password: 1122
Step 1. Connect to Your Computer
The Lockbox Slim is powered through the USB cable.
1. Attach the USB Micro B end of the included USB cable to the hard drive.
2. Attach the USB Type A end of the included USB cable to
a compatible port on your computer.
3. Input the default password 1122 and press Enter to access the drive.
Reset Password Mac / Windows
Step 2. Reset Password
1. Once you have gained access to the drive select the Menu key.
2. Press the down arrow (v) located on the number 8 key to scroll down and
view further options on the OLED display.
3. Select Password Change and press Enter.
4. Enter default password 1122 and press Enter.
5. You will be prompted to enter a new 4-8-digit password.
6. Re-enter your new password for confirmation.
7. A successful password reset will show Password Change Success in the OLED
display.
[!] Please remember your new password as this will be the ONLY way to access
your data.
Mac users see "Re-initialize for Mac" and "Format for Mac" sections before
continuing to step 3.
Step 3. Select SiForce Lockbox Drive
Once the Lockbox Slim is connected the operating system will recognize the drive
as "SiForce Lockbox." You are now ready to use the SiForce Lockbox Slim Portable
Hard Drive.
Step 4. Copying / Moving Files
Now that you have successfully set up your new SiForce Lockbox Slim Hard Drive,
you can copy or move files from your new SiForce Lockbox Slim to your computer
and vice-versa.
Copy: To make a duplicate folder or file and store it so that you have two copies.
Move: To take a folder or file from one location and put it into another.
[!] WHEN YOU MOVE A FOLDER OR FILE, YOU NO LONGER HAVE A
BACKUP COPY.
Step 5. Safely Remove Hardware
Abruptly removing storage devices can lead to data loss. To safely remove
the drive, press and hold the Menu key for 5 seconds.
show Lockbox Slim HDD Disconnect.
The OLED display should
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